Darley Bridge, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darley Bridge, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Darley Bridge
Darley Bridge is a picturesque village in the Derbyshire Dales, situated within the South Darley parish and adjacent to the Peak District. The village features a notable grade II* listed stone bridge that spans the River Derwent, connecting it to Darley Dale. Characterized by its charming terraced stone houses, the oldest part of the village also houses the parish's sole public house, The Three Stags Heads, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 011G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darley Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darley Bridge.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Darley Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Darley Bridge.
- - THE OLD CROWN MAIN ROAD WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
Cedar - T1 Fell, outgrowing garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - NP/TCA/0326/0289 - THE OLD CROWN MAIN ROAD WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
Cedar - T1 Fell, outgrown garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - THE OLD CROWN MAIN ROAD WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
Cedar - T1 Fell, outgrown garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Ivonbrook Residential Care Home Eversleigh Rise Darley Bridge Derbyshire DE4 2JW
Discharge of conditions 6, 11 and 13 of application No. 23/00508/FUL - Proposed extensions to create new dementia unit with associated landscaping works and creation of new parking area (Resubmission)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - HONEYBEE COTTAGE IN THE DALE UNNAMED TRACK FROM THE SQUARE TO WENSLEY DALE WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
T1.6 Sycamore to be removed. This is due to it being in a newly exposed position (vulnerable to windthrow) resulting from recent adjacent tree works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - HILLCREST THE SQUARE WENSLEY MATLOCK DERBYSHIRE DE4 2LJ
Sycamore - T1 - Crown lift to 4 metres and crown thin by 20% Cupresses - T2 - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2024-08-26
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A brief summary of Darley Bridge in Derbyshire
Darley Bridge is a picturesque village in the Derbyshire Dales, situated within the South Darley parish and adjacent to the Peak District. The village features a notable grade II* listed stone bridge that spans the River Derwent, connecting it to Darley Dale. Characterized by its charming terraced stone houses, the oldest part of the village also houses the parish's sole public house, The Three Stags Heads, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors.
Property prices in Darley Bridge show an average sale price of £336,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Darley Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Darley Bridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton Lees, Wensley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Darley Bridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clough Woods SSSI, Masson Hill SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Darley Bridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Darley Bridge
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Darley Bridge. Of these, 80% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Darley Bridge.
The most common application types near Darley Bridge were tree works (5), other applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wensley planning applications
- Churchtown planning applications
- Oaker planning applications
- Snitterton planning applications
- Brightgate planning applications
- Darley Dale planning applications
- Stanton Lees planning applications
- Darley Hillside planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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